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    University of Michigan

    Statistics with Python Using NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data-oriented programming, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Probability Distribution

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    798 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Python and Statistics Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Plotly, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Seaborn, Data Science, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Reliability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Variance Analysis

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Matlab, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Scripting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    818 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    528 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Forecasting, Variance Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Statistics For Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tufts University

    Hypothesis Testing with Python and Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Microsoft Excel, Quantitative Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistics, Business Analytics, Python Programming, Technical Communication

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving your statistical inferences

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Research, R Programming, Data Sharing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    799 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic statistics courses

  • Statistics with Python Using NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy: University of Michigan
  • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
  • Python and Statistics Foundations: Edureka
  • Engineering Probability and Statistics Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced: Macquarie University
  • Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Mathematical Biostatistics Boot Camp 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Intermediate: Macquarie University
  • Statistics For Data Science: Coursera
  • Bayesian Statistics: Time Series Analysis: University of California, Santa Cruz

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